EcoPlastiC at the 67th International Fair of Technics in Serbia

The 67th International Fair of Technics and Technical Achievements is the perfect platform for promoting the Fourth Industrial Revolution – Industry 4.0. It revolves around digitalization, which has introduced revolutionary changes in company development and business operations, boosting productivity and enhancing competitiveness. This concept highlights new opportunities and challenges, directing attention to the recognition of emerging influences and the consequences of accelerated technological advancements.

One of the exhibition halls at the 67th International Fair of Technics and Technical Achievements in Belgrade (Serbia)

The Fair is one of the longest-running and most significant events in the field of technological development and industry globally, which is traditionally held at the Belgrade Fair. The conceptual focus is on innovations and new technologies, emphasizing “factories of the future”, industrial automation, electrical power engineering and energy infrastructure. It brings together leading companies, innovators, scientists and experts from various fields of technics and technology, providing a unique platform for presenting the latest achievements, products and solutions. It was organized in the space of 12,163 m2, with 592 national exhibitors, from which 328 were international exhibitors.

Representatives from IMGGE:

(upper row): Dr Jasmina Nikodinovic-Runic at the opening ceremony; Dr Ivana Aleksic, Dr Tatjana Ilic-Tomic, Dr Jasmina Nikodinovic-Runic; Dr Dusan Milivojevic, Dr Brana Pantelic, Nikola Radivojevic;

(lower row) Lena Pantelic, Vukasin Jankovic, Dr Vuk Filipovic; Dr Jelena Simic, Dr Sanja Skaro Bogojevic; Dr Marijana Ponjavic, Dr Ivana Aleksic, Milan Slavkovic; Dr Milica Ciric, Dr Jelena Milovanovic, Nikola Radivojevic, Marija Kokic, Lena Pantelic.

Over the 4 days of the Fair, the Group for Eco-Biotechnology and Drug Development from the Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering (IMGGE) presented their ongoing research projects to 17,548 curious visitors of all ages. They highlighted the transformative potential of biomaterials and biopigments, with the EcoPlastiC project at its core. Visitors explored groundbreaking innovations, from a fully 3D-printed biomaterial sneaker to the composting potential of bacterial polymers and the commercial viability of bacterial pigments in sustainable printing. These advancements mark a significant step toward eco-friendly solutions that could redefine material production and environmental sustainability.

Two main concepts that IMGGE team presented at the Fair: BIOMATERIALS and BIOPIGMENTS